Can dogs eat Breadnuts?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat breadnuts? Yes, dogs can safely consume breadnuts. However, they need close supervision whilst eating these nuts since they are choking hazards. Breadnuts are fortified with important nutrients for dogs, like antioxidants, calcium, copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, and protein.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Breadnuts, or Maya nuts, (scientific name: Brosimum alicastrum) are rich in fiber which helps keep the digestive system functioning properly to empty toxins from the gut and prevent constipation and other digestive issues.
  • Breadnuts are abundant in antioxidants that boost the immune system and protect against infections and chronic diseases.
  • Breadnuts are a rich source of magnesium which is essential in keeping the organ and metabolic functions working properly.
  • They are also rich in other minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium, which all work to keep the body healthy.

Risks

health-risks
  • Breadnuts are a choking hazard.
  • Breadnuts are not known to be toxic to dogs; they are eaten by many animals such as cattle, horses, and mules; however, there are no direct studies that have been done on the suitability of feeding breadnuts to dogs.
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